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スラッシュメタル

Meanings

1

noun

thrash metal

music

A subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by fast tempos and aggressive instrumentation.

彼かれはスラッシュメタルのギタリストとして有ゆう名めいだ。
He is famous as a thrash metal guitarist.

Written forms

スラッシュ・メタル
- スラッシュメタル
  Alternate spelling with interpunct; less common but still seen.
- スラッシュ・メタル

Similar words

ヘヴィメタル
Heavy metal is a broader genre; thrash metal is a faster, more aggressive subgenre.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'thrash metal'.